Did anyone else hear Adam S on NFLN tonight?

[Cowboy4ever]

Talking about the cowboys HC and dropped this little nugget in, Norv Turner met with Ron Rivera Friday night at the Bears Hotel. Don't know if it means anything or not.. but it is pretty interesting.

 

[theogt]

If true, and if it ends up being Norv as HC and Rivera as DC, then I'd be pretty pissed if I was the Bears management.

 

[dbair1967]

If true, and if it ends up being Norv as HC and Rivera as DC, then I'd be pretty pissed if I was the Bears management.

why? there is nothing to prevent Turner from talking to Rivera, and they know that

David

 

[Blue&Silver]

why? there is nothing to prevent Turner from talking to Rivera, and they know that

David

Why would Rivera make a lateral move? And why would Chicago let him? I don't see him coming here for anything other than HC.

 

[AmishCowboy]

Didn't he say the other nite that Leslie Frazier was being Interviewed not Riveria?. This guy is almost always wrong.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I heard it also. Just another one of those things that is soooooo easy to read something into. I'm ready for JJ to make his announcement.

 

[theogt]

why? there is nothing to prevent Turner from talking to Rivera, and they know that

David

Oh c'mon. If the facts were as I stated, then it would seem pretty clear that Norv was acting as an agent for Jerry. Jerry himself doesn't have to directly contact Rivera. And to be distracting the guy with that stuff before the Super Bowl? Please. They'd have plenty of reason to be upset.

 

[EPL0c0]

Isn't Ron Turner Norv's brother? Could he have just been there to support his brother and talk to Rivera while there?

 

[Hoofbite]

Oh c'mon. If the facts were as I stated, then it would seem pretty clear that Norv was acting as an agent for Jerry. Jerry himself doesn't have to directly contact Rivera. And to be distracting the guy with that stuff before the Super Bowl? Please. They'd have plenty of reason to be upset.

Yeah, its hard to play the "I don't know what you are talking about" card when its so clear.

 

[Cowboy4ever]

Why would Rivera make a lateral move? And why would Chicago let him? I don't see him coming here for anything other than HC.

Why? Money, more control of the D, get out of the Lovie shadow and to better position himself for a HC job next year or the year after.


Why would Chicago let him?? They can't stop him if he wants to leave. His contract is UP. He is free to sign with anyone he wants for any position.

 

[dbair1967]

Why would Rivera make a lateral move? And why would Chicago let him? I don't see him coming here for anything other than HC.

1) money...credit...do a good job with our D, he turns into a better HC candidate

2) the Bears cant keep him from making a lateral move...

none of this is news here

David

 

[dbair1967]

Oh c'mon. If the facts were as I stated, then it would seem pretty clear that Norv was acting as an agent for Jerry. Jerry himself doesn't have to directly contact Rivera. And to be distracting the guy with that stuff before the Super Bowl? Please. They'd have plenty of reason to be upset.

then they should have wrapped up the guy with a contract extension before now, and they wouldnt have to worry about it

they can be mad at only themselves

David

 

[Cowboy4ever]

Oh c'mon. If the facts were as I stated, then it would seem pretty clear that Norv was acting as an agent for Jerry. Jerry himself doesn't have to directly contact Rivera. And to be distracting the guy with that stuff before the Super Bowl? Please. They'd have plenty of reason to be upset.

Yea they might be upset, but there would be nothing they could do about it. And to be fair,, the Friday night before the SB, there would be no distraction, the game plan is set, the work is done.. no way would that be a distraction or in any way have any effect on his abilities to perform his job on Sunday.

 

[theogt]

then they should have wrapped up the guy with a contract extension before now, and they wouldnt have to worry about it

they can be mad at only themselves

David

I dont' think they have a problem letting him go, but sheesh let the guy concentrate on the Super Bowl.

Yea they might be upset, but there would be nothing they could do about it. And to be fair,, the Friday night before the SB, there would be no distraction, the game plan is set, the work is done.. no way would that be a distraction or in any way have any effect on his abilities to perform his job on Sunday.

Actually, thinking about interviewing for another team with another set of players and how you want to come up with a plan for the interview that is coming in a couple days would probably be a major distraction.

And if they wanted to do something, they most certainly could. It would be a slam dunk case of tampering.

 

[Blue&Silver]

Why? Money, more control of the D, get out of the Lovie shadow and to better position himself for a HC job next year or the year after.


Why would Chicago let him?? They can't stop him if he wants to leave. His contract is UP. He is free to sign with anyone he wants for any position.

I don't see a lateral move here improving his chances. In fact it could potentially hurt.

I thought Rivera still has another year remaining??

 

[CowboyMike]

I don't believe any of the stuff Adam Shefter says. He's all fluffy puff.

All of it is pure speculation. It's always "according to an undentified league source.." or "information points to this may be happening..." Yeah whatever, Adam, just keep making stuff up.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

And if they wanted to do something, they most certainly could. It would be a slam dunk case of tampering.

assistants can talk to other assistants, this isn't tampering

 

[Skin]

I dont' think they have a problem letting him go, but sheesh let the guy concentrate on the Super Bowl.

Actually, thinking about interviewing for another team with another set of players and how you want to come up with a plan for the interview that is coming in a couple days would probably be a major distraction.

And if they wanted to do something, they most certainly could. It would be a slam dunk case of tampering.

Rivera and his players were talking about him getting a head coach gig plenty in the lead up to the SuperBowl. He wasn't doing much to stop the talk. If he allowed himself to be distracted, I don't want him as coach.

 

[theogt]

assistants can talk to other assistants, this isn't tampering

You're not following the thread.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

You're not following the thread.

someone said something about tampering because they think Norv is acting as a go-between Jerry and Rivera, I just put that thought to rest